After having seen four out of the last five units pushed across the painting desk in the 25/28mm category, activity returns to 15/18mm figures generally and the 1799 project specifically.
Figures are French hussars from Lancashire Games' 15mm French Revolutionary Range. These troopers are kitted out as the 1st Hussar Regiment in their light blue dolman, pelisse, and breeches. Wearing a mirliton wrapped in red flambe with red over green plume plume, these sharply dressed troopers are ready to impress.
As other Lancashire 15mm figures, the cavalry contain only a single pose and no command. I wonder if command will be forthcoming? Command would be a welcome addition although too late for these fine chaps. Besides lack of cavalry command, one other minor complaint is the trooper's base. Base is very narrow making standing upright until the glue sets a precarious proposition. In the end, all is well and these fine fellows await their first battle.
Soon to join the French hussars for the project will be a third regiment of Austrian dragoons in bicorne.
Nice work Jonathan. I do like that Lancashire Revolutionary range. I'm looking forward to the Allan's Napoleon in Egypt range too!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nathan! I look forward to the Napoleon in Egypt range too. I bet I can find a few codes I can use in my project.
DeleteYou made these stand out well, hope they do some command for you for future units
ReplyDeleteIan
Thank you, Ian! Very good to see you stopping by for a visit. No command figures is strange, I admit. Very tempted to add AB command but no action yet.
DeleteNo command (strange!) but they look great and very motivated!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Phil!
Deleteoh, fantastic work Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteAlways appreciate your encouragement, Michal!
DeleteThey look rather nice, Jonathan!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray! Say, when will we see action on your painting desk?
DeleteNice work Jonathon. I recently finished this regiment in 28mm for the Seven Years War. A fine unit with a proud history.
ReplyDeletePeter
Thank you, Peter! Fine unit with proud history, for sure! The SYW 1st in 28mm would be a lovely sight.
DeleteI do love your French Revolutionary Wars project, Jon, and these handsome Hussars in mirleton should be the darlings of the Directory!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peter! The project is "growing" on me too!
DeleteWonderful looking regiment Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks!
DeleteGreat! The browns of the horses and the blues of the riders are a stark difference but it works. Also, a fair bit of detail for a smaller figure
ReplyDeleteDavid! Very good to see you back! Appreciate your comments.
DeleteLovely looking figures as always, a nice restrained colour scheme for hussars.
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Glad you approve!
DeleteA colorful and well painted group.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jake!
DeleteGreat looking Hussars, Jonathan. Mirlitons are way cool!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dean! Mirlitons are cool!
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